EWC to Host Gaming Communities with Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, Honor of Kings and StarCraft II as First Confirmed Titles

The Esports World Cup 2024 in Riyadh is not just another tournament, but a true celebration of esports that will surprise us with its diversity and scale. Among the planned attractions, we will find both classics and new games that show how dynamically the gaming world is developing. It seems that the event does not forget about mobile gamers; on the contrary, it attaches great importance to smartphone players.

“With a mix of storied PC games and some of the biggest mobile esports titles in the world, Esports World Cup captures the past, present, and future of esports,” said Ralf Reichert, CEO, of Esports World Cup Foundation. “StarCraft II, Dota 2, Counter-Strike 2, and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and Honor of Kings are all outstanding titles for the Esports World Cup. From the games that foundationally defined this industry, to the premier mobile titles beloved by a new wave of gamers, we are building the World Cup – to connect and elevate clubs, players, fans, and the entire esports community.”

The first set of titles features three games with rich histories central to the global popularization of esports. Franchises like StarCraft built standout esports ecosystems during the early days of the industry, and titles such as Dota have consistently shattered viewership and prize pool records throughout decades of competitive play. Counter-Strike 2 represents a new era for a storied esports title, which remains one of the most popular esports in the world 25 years later.

Mobile games like Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and Honor of Kings lay the foundation for a new frontier of esports – one that leans on the accessibility of the platform and opportunities to host top-tier competition anywhere a 5G signal is available. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and Honor of Kings are one of the most-watched esports in the world by peak viewership and presents an opportunity to engage an underserved, yet large and diverse, segment of esports fans.

Participating publishers and games were introduced on social media through related videos that captured not only their unique IP, but the regions that have been integral to their esports history. The campaign highlights the rise of esports as a global sport and the convergence of these regions and their favorite games at the Esports World Cup in summer 2024. The full list of reveals and the cities featured in their CGI reveals to date includes:

1. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (Shanghai, China) – MOBA in a smartphone version. This game will try to show the potential of mobile esports.
2. Dota 2 (Seattle, Washington, USA) – the legend of MOBA games will once again give a chance to show strategic and tactical mastery. Dota 2 is synonymous with eSports competition at the highest level.
3. StarCraft II (Seoul, South Korea) – a classic that cannot be forgotten. SC2 is a game that requires not only quick fingers but also logical thinking.
4. Counter-Strike 2 (Cologne, Germany) – this first-person shooter is already an esports standard and probably needs no introduction. It is all about reflexes, tactics, and perfect teamwork.
5. Honor of Kings (Shenzhen, China) – last but not least, a MOBA game developed by Tencent, will also be featured at the EWC 2024. Two teams of five will compete in an arena where strategy is the key of victory.

Esports World Cup 2024: general information

The Esports World Cup is an event organised in Riyadh by the Esports World Cup Foundation, headed by Ralf Reichert, founder of ESL. During the competition, professional players from around the world will compete with each other in the most popular esports productions. The championships will consist of dedicated tournaments for each game, including qualification stages, group stages, and grand finals. Additionally, esports clubs will receive points for their players’ results in individual matches, creating an overall club ranking.

The tournament will be broadcast across the world's leading digital platforms in more than 20 languages. The detailed tournament schedule should be announced in the coming months.

The Esports World Cup is meant to be more than just a tournament – it's meant to showcase the evolving landscape of Esports, uniting different genres and platforms under one roof. It celebrates the diversity, passion and dedication of the global gaming community. For more information, visit the official Esports World Cup event website.

Additional titles will be announced soon. For more information on Esports World Cup, visit www.esportsworldcup.com, and follow upcoming Esports World Cup game announcements on X (formerly Twitter).